Material Engineering Manager (NC)

  Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC (CC-H), is a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., which in 2006 generated the strongest results in our Company’s 173-year history, with revenues of US $5.2 billion.  CC-H is the leading manufacturer of hazardous and non-hazardous fittings, enclosures, apparatus and industrial motor controls, signals and alarms, industrial lighting and plugs and receptacles.  We have ten locations across North America and twelve locations internationally, from the United Kingdom and Europe to Asia and Asia-Pacific.  Through aggressive leadership in product innovation, engineering, manufacturing, distribution and technical support, we have quite literally set the standards by which other manufacturers in our industry are measured.   Cooper Crouse-Hinds provides a world class benefit package including; medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, Life insurance, supplemental Life insurance, Long Term Care insurance, pension plan, 401(k) with matching program, education assistance and matching contributions.   We are currently seeking a Materials Engineering Manager for our Cooper Interconnect group in LaGrange, NC.   SUMMARY OF POSITION:   This position is accountable to plan, organize and direct the purchasing, planning and control of purchased components and production orders processed through the manufacturing facility to insure the lowest possible cost, acceptable product quality and maintenance of customer service levels through the direction of the buying and planning group.  This position is also responsible for the coordination and administration of Cooper Interconnect, La Grange, manufacturing engineering functions.    NATURE AND SCOPE:   This position reports to the Operations Manager.  The incumbent is responsible for the overall performance of the Purchasing and Planning Group and the Manufacturing Engineering Group.  This person is responsible for developing the team and advancing the skill sets of its members and providing leadership and direction to the organization.  Incumbent must be aware of market conditions in pertinent supply areas both present and anticipated and be constantly alert for changing prices or conditions which may adversely affect sources of supply, the suitability of materials offered, as well as the delivery potentials of his source.  The incumbent must evaluate, set priorities, and see that all requirements are handled to acceptable quality levels, customer service levels, and within cost objectives.  The position requires quick, independent thinking and tactful behavior in the area of customer and vendor relations as well as the utilization of broad technical and commercial knowledge.  Skills needed for this position are:   1.  Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, purchasing, planning/scheduling and inventory control. 2.  Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and ISO9000 procedures. 3.  Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. 4.  5+ years manufacturing engineering management experience including manufacturing processes, material specifications, and costing. 5.  Capital budgeting experience including ROI, payback and resource allocation experience. 6.  MS Office software knowledge - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Access. 7.  SAP experience would be an advantage, experience with MRP is mandatory.   EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:   Minimum bachelor’s degree with five years experience in manufacturing engineering and material control.  APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certification is a plus. Cooper Crouse-Hinds is an EEO/AA Employer  M/F/D/V     LOCATION:  La Grange, Gr 28551STATUS:  Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY:  EngineeringWORK EXPERIENCE:  5+ to 7 YearsCAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager)EDUCATION LEVEL:Bachelor's Degree REFERENCE CODE:232